why I accept creation

We know it was painted by someone because we have seen people paint, and we have seen similar paintings.

But we do not know of any (other) universes having been designed, or by what process this supposedly happened. So your analogy fails.

I agree for the most part with Alphastar, however the point I would like to make is this:

Complexity does not beget design. Meaning just because something is complex doesn't mean that it is designed, just as, though something is simple doesn't make it not designed (natural?).

For example think of inkblot tests, the image that you see can often be complex (depending on how your mind works) however the image has not been designed. However look at a pulley, a very simple machine however a lot of designing has gone into them (varying from the original idea, {the wheel} the part that make it up {the wheel, rope, etc} as well as improvements, ball bearings and so on.

So while I disagree with your argument and because of that I also disagree with your certainty. The way I see it, if there is a god, it very well could have been the driving force to the creation of the universe, (think Jefferson and the clockmaker god), however regardless of how the universe came into being I do not see god as an active participant in world events. I am not so bold as to say there is no god, I can only say I see as much evidence for a god as I do for Santa Claus.

ok. Well-my question to you all is this-How can an explosion create something? An explosion does the opposite!

An explosion didnt create so much as it dispursed.

There are some great video explainations of the process. I have to run but if you don't feel like looking it up yourself I will try to post a link here later.

I didn't know it was an explosion. We're talking about the "big bang", right? It was an expansion, not an explosion.

Matter/energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed.

an ancient, lame arguement that has been refuted centuries ago. nice try, creationists.

Typical creationist nonsense. I've heard that arguement made for god over a thousand times. I've also seen it fail epically over a thousand times.

Just because something is complex does not mean it was designed. There are countless examples of this. International Chess summed it up pretty well.

I do have a few questions though. I noticed you used the term "designer", which implies one god. I find that interesting because if, according to your flawed logic, complexity must be designed, then why can't there be more than one designer? Or better yet, who is to say that we are not just some creation by some alien species that came to dominate the universe through evolution(or at least some of it)?

You see my point? When you leave the door open for belief in something for which there is no evidence, and there never was, then you leave the door open for other assumptions that aren't supported by any evidence. It brings the "what if" into the picture and you are just hoping and guessing.

Eternal life and god is just a poorly thought out dream of humans who have gotten greedy. Is it purpose you're looking for? Purpose comes from the fact that our life if finite. It gives us urgency, purpose, reasons to actually figure stuff out instead of just saying, "Hey god did it!".

The beauty of our universe and life itself is lost on those who wish to live in the comforts of a superstitious delusion.

To prove creationism, I found a very convincing video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkhQLt1vbWU&feature=fvw

I am sure that at least half of the atheist world will change their delusionalbelieves after this strong and conclusive argumentation. So think twice before watching !!

The bible is real, I can touch it, ergo God is real. Checkmate.

I have got a Harry Potter video and there is even a Harry Potter World opening in Florida: ergo ... Florida is real   (and yes: Voldemort is real to !!!)

one more convincing film from that brilliant master of logic  PlayList&p=8DF8CC5D7E2A5011&playnext_from=PL

Guys hahah the video is a satire, look at the user's page. look at his other videos they are funny

More proof that Jesus loves you, even if you drive a BMW. Checkmate, Your camel just needs to be as small as a needle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Xw-7gsf7g&feature=channel

I'm sorry for not reading through all the posts here. If I'm just saying stuff everyone else has, forgive me, like the FSM would wish you to.

I'll start by claiming a little credibility because I have a Master's degree in Art from one of the top colleges in the US and teach this subject as well as work in the field. BTW, that's a terminal degree for those of you who don't know. You can't get one higher. Just sayin'.

"What do you see? You see the painting of the last supper. Which is by far the most famous works of art of all time."

No, not even close. By far, the most famous is the "Mona Lisa" by DeVinci. "Starry Night" would probably be second, then perhaps "The Persistence of Memory" and "Luncheon of the Boating Party" after which we could put "Girl with a Pearl Earring" etc. "Last Supper"? Maybe cracks the top 50. That's about it. Ask anyone who created it and 80% of the people would get it wrong. OK, let's move on. 

The rest of your bullshit comment seems to be centered around the idea of anything complex needing a more complex entity to create it, which anyone not brought up in the 17th century or who can reason beyond a 2nd grade level can tell you leads to an infinite regression which obviously cannot help us understand the universe we live in.  

Thank whatever imaginary friend you have you aren't taking one of my art history classes or a class in logic or speech (persuasive format). 

Please, do us all a favor and try, really try to think for yourself. I'm gonna tell you, there's a wonderful world out there that awaits you! At first it may seem pretty scary and even unfair, but when you get to know it, you'll know freedom for the first time in your life. Not the freedom to act in any way you wish, including evil deeds, but the freedom from lies. 

Best to you in your search.

Law of conservation of mass and energy. The big bang is not really an explosion. It was a time when matter in the universe was incredibly condensed.  The matter "exploded" causing it to ripple and expand, creating the universe.

What you are describing is the big crunch, what is projected as one of the final fates of the Universe where the Universe is unable to sustain itself and it goes back to its primordial state before the big bang.

I love this argument. As has been said, infinite complexity works on his precious god as much as it does against the Big Bang.

PZ Myers recently countered this very same argument over at pharyngula.  I will paraphrase:

"Yes, by analogy with similar objects on Earth, I'd make a reasonable hypothesis about how it was manufactured.

If I saw a herd of small creatures scuttling about organically and gnawing on trees, though, I'd suggest that they got there by procreation and that there were mommy and daddy tree nibblers around, and that they come from a long line of autonomous biological replicators. No intelligence on the part of the organisms is required. You, on the other hand, would postulate that a robed and bearded humanoid strolled across the planet, snapping his fingers and conjuring the plants and animals into existence…because that scenario requires very little intelligence and zero evidence on your part."